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Explore Newcastle your way on this private walking tour designed completely around your personal interests. You can fully customize your route, pick your ideal tour duration, select your preferred historic stops, and set the walking pace. Whether you are fascinated by Roman origins, medieval defensive strongholds, or stunning 19th-century Georgian streetscapes, you choose the historic path that interests you most with a dedicated local guide.
Choose your route: Decide between admiring grand Georgian architecture or uncovering hidden medieval friaries.
Pick your duration: Opt for a 2, 3, or 4-hour experience to fit your schedule.
Select your stops: Choose to highlight medieval defensive castle keeps or iconic riverside bridges.
Set the walking pace: Enjoy a flexible, private experience customized entirely for your group.
Please note: Your exact walking route and final stops may vary based on the specific customization options you select with your private guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide directly in front of the steps at Grey's Monument (150 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE).
Itinerary
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1Grey's Monument
Stop 1 — Choose one option: Option A: Grey’s Monument & Earl Grey History — Discover the epic monument dedicated to Prime Minister Earl Grey and learn about the 1832 Reform Act that transformed British politics.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Grey Street
Option B: Grainger Town Architectural Marvels — Stroll down Grey Street to admire the stunning classical Georgian facades voted among the finest neoclassical streets in the UK.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Blackfriars Medieval Friary
Stop 2 — Choose one option: Option A: Blackfriars Medieval Friary — Step into the peaceful courtyard of a beautifully preserved 13th-century Dominican friary and uncover medieval monastic life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Newcastle Town Wall
Option B: The Medieval Newcastle Town Wall — Walk alongside the ancient stone fortifications built in the 13th and 14th centuries to protect the town from Scottish invaders.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Newcastle Castle
Stop 3 — Choose one option: Option A: Newcastle Castle Keep & Black Gate — Explore the exterior roots of the city at the fierce 12th-century medieval fortress that gave Newcastle its name.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Option B: St. Nicholas Cathedral Grounds — Learn about the historic lantern tower spire that acted as a structural navigation beacon for ships along the River Tyne for centuries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7The Tyne Bridge
Stop 4 — Choose one option: Option A: The Historic Quayside & Bridges — Promenade along the historic riverbanks to examine the structural evolution from the Victorian High Level Bridge to the modern Millennium Bridge.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Bessie Surtees House
Option B: Bessie Surtees House & Merchant History — View a rare cluster of timber-framed 16th and 17th-century merchant houses and hear the dramatic romantic elopement tale of Bessie Surtees.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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